Hi all, Calling all applicants for NUS MBA class starting in 2011. Although the application round has not opened yet, we can kick start the discussion and plan for things ahead. Lets start with introducing ourselves. GMAT 720 …
Hi all,
Calling all applicants for NUS MBA class starting in 2011.
Although the application round has not opened yet, we can kick start the discussion and plan for things ahead.
Lets start with introducing ourselves.
GMAT 720
work ex: 3.3 yrs(till date)
background: Education and Research
Acads: Good
EC: decent.
Lets also try posting the essays for the last year intake. This will give us an idea as to what is asked.
Request the applicants to fill their details in the beloe linked sheet.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AmYtgkuENJH6dHdKMjViQm9BVlFhdkJ5Qm5QdFZLcmc&hl;=en&authkey;=CIyN35wD#gid=0
Thanks
Varun
Hi all,
Calling all applicants for NUS MBA class starting in 2011.
Although the application round has not opened yet, we can kick start the discussion and plan for things ahead.
Lets start with introducing ourselves.
GMAT 720
work ex: 3.3 yrs(till date)
background: Education and Research
Acads: Good
EC: decent.
Lets also try posting the essays for the last year intake. This will give us an idea as to what is asked.
Thanks
Varun
Hi Varun.. good thread for NUS'11 applicants.
Could you let me know..
1. The avr GMAT score required for NUS??
2. The tentative date from which the applications will start?
3. Deadlines (R1 & 2)
My Profile:
Doctor/29/4.5yrs/Entrepreneur (GMAT yet to give).
Hi Varun.. good thread for NUS'11 applicants.
Could you let me know..
1. The avr GMAT score required for NUS??
2. The tentative date from which the applications will start?
3. Deadlines (R1 & 2)
My Profile:
Doctor/29/4.5yrs/Entrepreneur (GMAT yet to give).
Hi Saurabh,
1. There is no average cut off GMAT score , but would say anything above 700 would be a safe bet especially considering you are doctor 😃 (Diversity factor).
For 2nd and 3rd query
The online application for 2011 is open from 1st October 2010.
Application dates for the various programmes:
The NUS MBA
Round 1 1 October 2010 31 January 2011
Round 2 1 February 2011 31 March 2011 (15 May 2011 for Part-time).
Any other school you are looking at?
Hope this helps.
Thanks
Varun
Hi Varun, Abhishek here. A good thread and will surely help for future references.
I am also planning to apply for NUS 2011
GMAT: second attempt due on Monday, first attempt 650
Work exp: 2 years till date.
Background: Manufacturing
Acads: Good
Extra currics: Good
I would like to know more about the credibility of NUS and its programs apart from whats mentioned in their website. Any tips?
I am also planning to apply to Nanyang Business school for 2011. No deadline dates are given on the site. Is it yet to be put up? Any idea on that?
Abhishek
Hi all,
Calling all applicants for NUS MBA class starting in 2011.
Although the application round has not opened yet, we can kick start the discussion and plan for things ahead.
Lets start with introducing ourselves.
GMAT 720
work ex: 3.3 yrs(till date)
background: Education and Research
Acads: Good
EC: decent.
Lets also try posting the essays for the last year intake. This will give us an idea as to what is asked.
Thanks
Varun
Hi Saurabh,
1. There is no average cut off GMAT score , but would say anything above 700 would be a safe bet especially considering you are doctor 😃 (Diversity factor).
For 2nd and 3rd query
The online application for 2011 is open from 1st October 2010.
Application dates for the various programmes:
The NUS MBA
Round 1 1 October 2010 31 January 2011
Round 2 1 February 2011 31 March 2011 (15 May 2011 for Part-time).
Any other school you are looking at?
Hope this helps.
Thanks
Varun
Hi Varun,
Thx for Responding.
Well I'm looking only for those schools.. which have good Placement statistics.
Despite of having Multiple admits in various UK & EU b-schools, this yr... I did not joined them (Deferred most of them for the Next intake).. due to these factors..
1. Economic Downturn.
2. UK/EU schools don't arrange for Placements.. but just emphasize on Quality education.. & prepare you for any Managerial Position.
3. ROI
4. Value in India.. was not impressive
5. I'm looking for a Career-change.. from Clinical Healthcare to Corporate Healthcare (Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare).. so Placements are a Must for me.
So, this year.. I'm planning to write GMAT by Oct-end.. & focussing for Asian schools, having good brand-value in India, excellent ROI & affordable.. I would be applying to : ISB, GLIM, XLRI, NUS, NTU & HKUST.
Hi Varun,
Thx for Responding.
Well I'm looking only for those schools.. which have good Placement statistics.
Despite of having Multiple admits in various UK & EU b-schools, this yr... I did not joined them (Deferred most of them for the Next intake).. due to these factors..
1. Economic Downturn.
2. UK/EU schools don't arrange for Placements.. but just emphasize on Quality education.. & prepare you for any Managerial Position.
3. ROI
4. Value in India.. was not impressive
5. I'm looking for a Career-change.. from Clinical Healthcare to Corporate Healthcare (Pharma/Biotech/Healthcare).. so Placements are a Must for me.
So, this year.. I'm planning to write GMAT by Oct-end.. & focussing for Asian schools, having good brand-value in India, excellent ROI & affordable.. I would be applying to : ISB, GLIM, XLRI, NUS, NTU & HKUST.
Hi saurabh,
Well Europe will always be a tricky playground because it doesnt have a self powered economy to that extent. Its also true that some of the schools of Europe provide best in class teaching and learning environment and are pretty successful because even if the placement cell over there is weak, the local students are able to find jobs on their own.
So i understand what your apprehensions are.
Asia is the next big market and i second your decision to do your MBA in this region.
Well your choice of schools in this region is just perfect. I typically have pretty much the same list except XLRI and GLIM are out for me. ( though i am applying to few in canada and US also).
You might wanna look at Ceibs and HKU also. They are also in the same league.
You might wanna talk to the B schools about your background and where you want to go post MBA. HKUST may find it difficult to place u in your field and so does ISB. XLRI is the best i can see from the list.
As far as NTU and NUS is concerned , you can be assured that their degrees are well recognised in india and you will be able to land in a good job even if you decide to return to india.
Request you to stay active on the forum so that we may also learn from your experience of last year(app and interview process) and all the best for your GMAT.
Thanks
Varun
hi Abshiek,
Before i forget, All the best for monday 😃
Give your best and i am sure you will hit your target score.
Judging the business school also depends a lot on the Post MBA goals. NUS might not be able to provide you the same platform as M7 or ivy -league colleges do, but if your focus is to work in south asia( including india) then i would definaltely say NUS comes after ISB and nanyang( HKUST and Ceibs and HKU are also good , but typically indians have to learn the local language to be more successful) and NUS has substancial standing in singapore and india.
Also i think singapore and HK are going to be the next hot spots.
I will not repeat what is said on the website , but typically if you want a good learning environment , a degree which is highly regarded in Asia and a school where there is a good placement cell , then NUS is one of these.
Also i am trying to get a few of the current NUS students to become part of this forum and answer few of our queries.
As for nanyang dates are concerned , here they are:
Application for admission AY 2011/2012 opens in October 2010. There are two rounds of application submissions. We encourage you to apply on the first round to enhance your chances of getting admitted into the program.
Round 1
01 Oct 2010 - 31 Dec 2010
Round 2
01 Jan 2011 - 31 Mar 2011
Hope this helps :)
Thanks
Varun
Hi Varun, Abhishek here. A good thread and will surely help for future references.
I am also planning to apply for NUS 2011
GMAT: second attempt due on Monday, first attempt 650
Work exp: 2 years till date.
Background: Manufacturing
Acads: Good
Extra currics: Good
I would like to know more about the credibility of NUS and its programs apart from whats mentioned in their website. Any tips?
I am also planning to apply to Nanyang Business school for 2011. No deadline dates are given on the site. Is it yet to be put up? Any idea on that?
Abhishek
Was looking for this thread sincle long. Will be closely following this thread over the next months. Got close to 2 yrs exp in IT. GMAT :680/5.5.
Want to apply for NUS/Nanyang . I know the competition is fierce with average scores above 700 but worth giving a try.
Can anyone post links to previous years NUS/Nanyang forums ?
Was looking for this thread sincle long. Will be closely following this thread over the next months. Got close to 2 yrs exp in IT. GMAT :680/5.5.
Want to apply for NUS/Nanyang . I know the competition is fierce with average scores above 700 but worth giving a try.
Can anyone post links to previous years NUS/Nanyang forums ?
Hi,
Here you go
Nanyang forum:
http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/nanyang-2010-25043858
NUS forum:
http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/nus-mba-class-starting-2010-essays-and-beyond-25044953
hope this helps
thanks
Varun
Varun, thanks a lot buddy..:)..I need those wishes..Fingers crossed..Lets see how things work out..
Thankyou so much for the Nanyang deadlines. I completely agree with whatever you have written. The quality of education is comparable to that the US and its much economical.
I was in Singapore in May and fell in love with place. You dont feel away from home in that city and its got traces of India to it which will work to our advantage. And bigger so, its closer to home..:)
What was the average GMAT score of those who applied last year to NUS and Nanyang? Its great that you are trying to get some current NUS students to b a part of this post. That will surely go a long way in getting our queries resolved. I will also see if I can find people who can be a part of this.
Abhishek
hi Abshiek,
Before i forget, All the best for monday 😃
Give your best and i am sure you will hit your target score.
Judging the business school also depends a lot on the Post MBA goals. NUS might not be able to provide you the same platform as M7 or ivy -league colleges do, but if your focus is to work in south asia( including india) then i would definaltely say NUS comes after ISB and nanyang( HKUST and Ceibs and HKU are also good , but typically indians have to learn the local language to be more successful) and NUS has substancial standing in singapore and india.
Also i think singapore and HK are going to be the next hot spots.
I will not repeat what is said on the website , but typically if you want a good learning environment , a degree which is highly regarded in Asia and a school where there is a good placement cell , then NUS is one of these.
Also i am trying to get a few of the current NUS students to become part of this forum and answer few of our queries.
As for nanyang dates are concerned , here they are:
Application for admission AY 2011/2012 opens in October 2010. There are two rounds of application submissions. We encourage you to apply on the first round to enhance your chances of getting admitted into the program.
Round 1
01 Oct 2010 - 31 Dec 2010
Round 2
01 Jan 2011 - 31 Mar 2011
Hope this helps :)
Thanks
Varun
HI People.
Well add me to the NUS applicants list!!!
Profile:
3 yrs of WE in SAP Business Intelligence
Domain lead in my project
690-GMAT
Btech EIE from VIT
Good co-curriculars and social services
PM me incase we have any interests in common
Regards,
Kalyan
Hi abhishek,
The average GMAT last year was 690.
But you being from India( more competition pool) and moderate work ex and i guess engineer, considering all these factors, try to aim for 720+ and anything above that will make things smooth for you.
( doest mean 690 wont fetch u a chance 😃 )
Well i have never been to Singapore, but would love to go there and probably spend some years there. :)
Thanks
Varun
Varun, thanks a lot buddy..:)..I need those wishes..Fingers crossed..Lets see how things work out..
Thankyou so much for the Nanyang deadlines. I completely agree with whatever you have written. The quality of education is comparable to that the US and its much economical.
I was in Singapore in May and fell in love with place. You dont feel away from home in that city and its got traces of India to it which will work to our advantage. And bigger so, its closer to home..:)
What was the average GMAT score of those who applied last year to NUS and Nanyang? Its great that you are trying to get some current NUS students to b a part of this post. That will surely go a long way in getting our queries resolved. I will also see if I can find people who can be a part of this.
Abhishek
HI People.
Well add me to the NUS applicants list!!!
Profile:
3 yrs of WE in SAP Business Intelligence
Domain lead in my project
690-GMAT
Btech EIE from VIT
Good co-curriculars and social services
PM me incase we have any interests in common
Regards,
Kalyan
Hi kalyan,
Welcome to NUS forum.
Well the biggest common interest is all aiming for NUS MBA :)
Lets kick off the discussion.
Any idea what were the essays last year?
Thanks
Varun
Hi all,
I am also in the ring for a NUS MBA admit :)
BTW, any idea about the average work experience of NUS admits for 2010?
Regards,
V
Hii all..
Well I myt sound a little weird to you if i say i would like to get into NUS with the kinda aggregate I've but I'm very desperate to study MBA and only in FINANCE. . anyway,,,
kindly help me choosing a good university, which u think will fit me in....
i'm gonna take a GMAT exam this month end.. already scheduled..
my percentage is 58.. i think around 2.5GPA
So what do u think which university will take me in.. and yes.. i've been working from Jan, 2008 but became full time only in November 2008.
please help me out.. thank you..
NUS requires its applicants to have a minimum of 2 years of full time work experience. So i think u shd be good
since u have a low GPA try to get a better GMAT score..
the question on whether the university will take you in, is difficult to ans...the adcom of NUS told me "For application review, we will consider all aspects of the applicants' profile including your undergraduate degree qualification, GPA grade, GMAT score and Verbal and AWA Score, working experience and professional profile, international work experiences and other professional engagements or extra-curricular achievements"
all the best with ur application
Hii all..
Well I myt sound a little weird to you if i say i would like to get into NUS with the kinda aggregate I've but I'm very desperate to study MBA and only in FINANCE. . anyway,,,
kindly help me choosing a good university, which u think will fit me in....
i'm gonna take a GMAT exam this month end.. already scheduled..
my percentage is 58.. i think around 2.5GPA
So what do u think which university will take me in.. and yes.. i've been working from Jan, 2008 but became full time only in November 2008.
please help me out.. thank you..
Got the below from a website
NUS MBA Essays 2009-2010:
Answer the following questions. For the first three essays, the limit is 300 words per essay.
NUS Essay 1. NUS Business School seeks a diverse and unique class of future managers. How will your distinctiveness enrich our learning environment and enhance your prospects for success as a manager? (300 words)
NUS Essay 2. As a manager, you are likely to work with a team in order to accomplish a particular task. In a hypothetical group of six working towards the completion of a project in Corporate Strategy, describe your own role & responsibilities, and the qualities and characteristics of your ideal teammates. (300 words)
NUS Essay 3. Suppose you had to choose two people - people alive now or people from another era - to travel with you on a cross-country automobile trip. Who would you choose and why? What would you hope to learn from them? (300 words)
NUS Essay 4. Please answer these questions to allow us to have a better understanding of your career aspirations. A) What industry do you intend to work in after your MBA? B) What is your salary expectation immediately after the NUS MBA? (in USD) C) Name 3 countries (in order of preference) do you wish to continue your career immediately after the NUS MBA. (Max 50 words)
NUS MBA Essays 2009-2010:
Hi kalyan,
Welcome to NUS forum.
Well the biggest common interest is all aiming for NUS MBA :)
Lets kick off the discussion.
Any idea what were the essays last year?
Thanks
Varun
thanks for the reply bro.. yeah i ll be working real hard to get a competitive score in gmat and if not this year ll apply for the next but dun wanna loose hope.. thanks for ans d queries.. ll be checking the threads reg so that some hope it can give me.. cheers bro.//. good nyt...
cndu Saysthanks for the reply bro.. yeah i ll be working real hard to get a competitive score in gmat and if not this year ll apply for the next but dun wanna loose hope.. thanks for ans d queries.. ll be checking the threads reg so that some hope it can give me.. cheers bro.//. good nyt...
Hi,
A high gmat score will compensate for your low GPA as gmat depicts your current analytical ability. As you will be having the min required work ex.
Try to present yourself as a distinct personality , somebody who can contribute to the class and at the same time someone who can get something to learn from class.
ATB
Thanks
Varun